Christine Chang Photography

Merry Christmas everyone, and take lots of pictures.  In the end what a picture does is document a memory, so no matter how you take the picture or what kind of camera you’re taking it with, it’s the memory that counts.

Here’s another topic: I really love technology in the sense that cameras are now so small; being able to put a camera into your pocket is great.  Of course, my camera is good too, but it’s heavy, and I have to carry it around and when I’m with family and not shooting an assignment a big heavy camera becomes a burden.  Besides, with a small camera the potential for catching breaking news is excellent.  If you’re in the middle of breaking news your pictures maybe more valuable than if a photojournalist rushes to the scene 10 minutes later, because you’ll be in the middle of when everything happens.
If you’re up for it, try experimenting with the flash on those smaller cameras.  Direct flash, especially on those little cameras, are for the most part not flattering at all.  It makes pictures look like mug shots or you have people who look like ghosts in your camera.  Try using your hand as a shield to block the light from going directly toward your subject and have it bounce off of the ceiling or a side wall.  Then the flash will light the subject more natually.  Or, try putting a piece of guaze over your flash, or even using a piece of paper to direct the light elsewhere instead of directly on your cameras.  If any of you decide to try this tip let me know how it goes.